Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,426

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by Ted RegenciaJanuary 20, 2026 at 02:09 AM

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On January 20, 2026, day 1,426 of the Russia-Ukraine war, Russia launched a barrage of drone and missile attacks across Ukraine, targeting energy infrastructure. Explosions were reported in Kyiv, and power outages impacted five regions due to damaged facilities. Ukrainian officials stated that 126 out of 145 launched drones were intercepted. Damage to energy and gas infrastructure was reported in the Odesa region, and a critical infrastructure facility in Kharkiv was significantly damaged. Russia's Ministry of Defence claimed control of Pavlivka in Zaporizhia and Novopavlivka in Donetsk, though these claims are unverified. Ukraine is introducing a new air defense strategy using interceptor drones, and the SBU secret service captured a Russian soldier suspected of executing Ukrainian prisoners of war in 2024.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Donetsk 40% Zaporizhia 40% Ihor Terekhov 40% SBU 50% DTEK 50% Kharkiv 60% Russian Ministry of Defence 60% Volodymyr Zelenskyy 60% Odesa ×270% Kyiv ×270% Russia ×690% Ukraine ×1095%

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russia-ukraine war 100% drone attacks 80% energy infrastructure 70% ballistic missiles 60% air defence 60% critical infrastructure 50% ukrainian air force 50% prisoners of war 40%